Why should Eswatini have a master plan?

With a master plan in place it will be easier for Eswatini to follow a clear energy sec-tor development plan to ensure that energy policies govern-ing the country’s sub-sectors are developed consistently, while bringing long-term policy stability that would help to reduce uncertainty for potential energy investors.

Who is involved in preparing the energy Mas-Terplan in Swaziland?

The working team comprised experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Swaziland Electricity Company, Swaziland Energy Regulatory Authority, the Central Statistical Office and the University of Swaziland. The team received training on energy statistics use in energy planning tools and on preparation of the Energy Mas-terplan.

What is the trend for the Eswatini energy system?

The overall trend for the Eswatini energy system is clear: de-pendency on electricity imports will remain above 50 % in total electricity production to about 2019, then gradually decrease until 2034 to less than 10 %.

Should Eswatini invest in natural gas and biogas?

Natural gas and biogas also should be considered as vi-able options in the future energy mix. Under the business-as-usual pathway to 2034, Eswatini’s de-pendency on fuel and electricity imports remains high, while domestic renewable energy resources remain under-utilised.

How can the Eswatini energy system be used to inform policy?

The Eswatini energy system is modelled for analysing energy technology choices. In view of the close correlation between energy sector policy and technology choices, the model consid-ers how the energy system can be used to inform policy.

What is Eswatini energy transition?

sure efective implementation.Just Energy TransitionContributes towards Energy Security and Sovereignty: Eswatini possesses rich and diversified renewable ener y sources, including biomass, thermal, hydro and wind. It is a core part of the National Energy Plan in reducing dependenc